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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,981.92, 23,930.88 and 12,845.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,981.92, 23,930.88 and 12,845.28 is: 19,234.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,981.92 : 23,930.88 = 12,845.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,981.92/23,930.88 = 12,845.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,981.92x = 23,930.88 × 12,845.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,981.92x = 307,398,854.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,398,854.25/15,981.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,234.16

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